Moda Mama

Love For The Disgusting Hallmark Moments

December 23, 2014
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Dress & Fringe Scarf – SheInside // Cardigan – Ruche *old* // Tights – gift // Socks – – UO // Boots – Aldo

As everyone scrambles to get their shopping done, I’m enjoying the little things with my family. We have free passes to Casa Loma, so that’s on the agenda today. And yesterday we traded with a neighbor for an espresso machine.

None of it took shopping or money, all of it just took some good will. The result is that this morning we’re nursing our first homemade lattes, and heading out to spend a day as a family.

I know, it’s disgusting how Hallmark the day is…but I love it.

Mom Style

August 13, 2014
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Raw Hem Jeans – Dittos via UO // Marrakesh Top, Fedora, & Sandals – ThreadSence // Tank – H&M // Scarf – c/o Kish+Evie // Sunnies, Earrings & Bracelet – F21 // Necklace – Lulus

What is it? Really? To me, mom style is the style of a woman who happens to be a mom. I know to some it means dowdy, or haphazard. But I disagree. How did we women get to be moms? By being hot, and attractive…because let’s think a moment about how one becomes pregnant. Think on that for a moment.

Now that you’ve thought about it.

I believe it’s a misnomer to think that once one has a child one has to suddenly forget that you have curves and sex appeal. Yes, there are the pressures of time and the constraints given to thinking about style. But jeans, a fun top, and great hat would solve any and all such occasional time constraints, would they not?

Those are my two cents for the day.

*linking up with WIWW*

Take A Little Of The Story With You

May 16, 2014
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Tied &Dyed Scarf – c/o Kish and Evie // Jeans – Dittos // Shirt – Hem&Thread via Ruche // Shoes – Threadsence // Jacket & Necklaces – F21 // Purse – UO

I know I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: I have the best readers in the world. You guys are so smart, sassy, talented, and in the case of Kish and Evie ridiculously amazing online shop owners! This duo based out of Australia makes some amazing hand crafted scarves. Their pieces are so intricate and detailed, but there’s so much thought put into each piece.

This Tied&Dyed scarf was the perfect piece to take me into the summer. I wanted something bold, bright, and yet still soft and flowy to take into these warmer months. Something that spoke of happy and fun filled days. The soft, luxurious material is sensual and light – exactly what you want out of a great scarf.

Take the case of one of my other favorites, the Dia De Los Muertos, there’s thought and storytelling involved in the creation of the scarf. So it becomes more than a piece of fabric you don, it becomes an entire story and world that you take on as a part of yourself. I love that. Seriously, it’s on my wishlist of items to curate for my wardrobe – to have and to cherish for years on end. Each time, discovering a little bit of the story and making it part of my own.

Kish and Evie are offering an international giveaway on their site for three scarves of your choice! Also, an exclusive coupon to ModaMama readers for 25% off – just enter the code “K+ETHANKYOU” at checkout.

*This is a sponsored post.

I only write about things I believe in.

Thanks for checking out the fabulous folks*
*Linking up with Fab Favs, Style Sessions, and Passion For Fashion*

Getting Boys To Do Your Work, Just Say Please

April 16, 2014
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Peasant Top & Embroidered Belt – Lucky Brand // Raw Hem Jeans – Dittos // Shoes – Threadsence // Pleather Jacket & Sunnies – F21 // Purse – UO // Scarf – Target // Zebra Necklace – Lustre in Montreal // Key Necklace – Ruche

Andrew and my Girl had a play date set up with a neighbor. There’s a little boy named Cole who lives a few houses down and his Dad and Andrew decided to arrange a day at the park. So they arrive at our house to pick Andrew and my Girl. Andrew says to our daughter, “We need to go to the toilet before we leave.” He takes her by the hand and starts up the stairs.

My Girl pauses, looks down at Cole and says, “You pick up my blocks…please.” Cole’s dad smirks good naturedly, “At least she said please.” Yup, she’s ordering boys around already.

Out The Door In Half An Hour

March 11, 2014
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Doctor Who Tee – TeeFury // Cardigan – Hem&Thread // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Threadsence // Socks – UO // Scarf – thrifted

I had a client scheduled for a shoot yesterday morning. I woke up early and left the house early in the morning as well, ensuring that I would have plenty of time to set up and test all my gear. You know how we all revert to the tried and true uniform of comfort when it’s early and we have a very limited window of opportunity to get ready? Well this is pretty much mine: jeans, nerd tee, boots, scarf, and cardigan. Oh and of course I had no time to do me hair, it’s still super straight from a few days ago.

There you have it folks – full disclosure.

*linking up with WIWW*

A Toddler’s View of Exercise

February 11, 2014
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Cardigan – Hem & Thread // Top – Gap // Jeans – AE // Boots – Locale // Scarf – I forget, it’s old // Earrings – F21

When I don’t have time or when I want a bit of a change from the regular, I throw on Shaun T’s Insanity or Asylum, or when in a time crunch the T25, and work out. I do it on my computer when my girl is up and around. Most of the time she joins in with me for a good chunk of it, and then sits in the room drawing.

Two days ago, I turned on Insanity and asked her, “You gonna come exercise with Mama?”
She replied with a very concerned look and, “No, ’cause it too hard, and it make me tired.”

She summed up exactly why a lot of people don’t exercise.
But within five minutes she was jumping and lunging away with me. Her favorite are squats.

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Carrot Muffins

January 16, 2014
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Sweater Jacket – Zara // Top & Jeans – Gap // Scarf – Target // Wool Fedora – UO // Boots – Call It Spring

Andrew turns to Baby Girl and asks, “What would you like in your carrot muffins? Pineapple or raisin?”

She answers, “Carrots!”

He asks,”Yes, but pineapple or raisins?”

“Carrots!”

“You want carrots in your carrot muffins?”

“Yes, Da-ddy!” she replies rather irritated now that he’s asking such an obvious question.

You obviously put carrots, else they would not be carrot muffins. Geez, Dads apparently have a lot of learning to do.

*linking up with Fab fav, Passion for Fashion, Fashion Informant*

What Rules?! : How To Wear Sequins During The Day

November 28, 2013
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Slouchy Sweater – Jana // Sequin Top & Earrings – F21 // Top & Jeans – Gap // Boots – Feet First // Scarf – Street Stand

Sequins are only meant for the night, that rule is so antiquated I think. It’s a perfect rule to break today.

I think the key to wearing sequins during the day is to keep everything around it laid back and casual – that means thicker textures and unstructured fits, like this chunky knit cardigan, and distressed jeans. The worn in jeans, the loose fit and the thick scarf all add an air of casualness to this, which works against the dressed up feeling of the top.

And who doesn’t love a little sparkle in their day, am I right?

Next week – I’m mixing more prints. Come back then.

What Rules?!: How To Mix Leopard Print and Plaid

November 21, 2013
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Leopard scarf – SITC // Plaid Shirt – Guess // Sparkly Dress – Pink Owl via Shopruche // Tapestry Shoes – Restricted // Tights – HUE // Ring – Spotted Moth // Earrings – F21

Mixing leopard print and plaid is a rule that should be broken, but wisely. I think the key is to keep everything else rather neutral and to stay in similar tones. I mixed this shirt because both the shirt and the scarf share a deep, rich warmth.

True, I didn’t stick to all neutrals in the palette, adding tapestry shoes, and sparkles; so maybe I broke several other rules too? I still think it works as everything tends to stay in that ‘deep warm’ category.

And if not, then the only people who saw this were the construction workers who have become my regular outfit taking audience.

p.s. Yes, that is my girl in the background wearing a jacket over her pajamas. Hey, it was that kind of day.

Next week, since it’s the holiday season, we’re breaking out the sequins for day by breaking the “Sequins are only for the evening” rule.

A Necessary Barrier From the World

November 13, 2013
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Cardi – Free People // Tank – Love Nail Tree // Infinity Scarf – Look by M // Boots – Feet First // Necklace – Threadsence

Our city is going crazy. Our current mayor *Rob Ford – google him…no seriously, do it. You’ll see what I mean* is making Toronto a laughing stock. Seriously, I don’t know how he’s still in office.

On these jaded and cynical days, I end up reaching for soft, loose, and chunky things. Perhaps I’m unconsciously trying to create a protective barrier between myself and those things that have me feeling like our world is going down the crapper.
Perhaps, it’s not so unconscious.

This tank from Love Nail Tree also fits. The design is a commentary on the American dream – the perversion and decay of it more accurately. So perhaps, while I reach for a protective barrier, I also can not quiet the instinct in me to not go quietly into that gentle night, if only through the use of a wise graphic tee.

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